Ganacara, Gaṇācāra, Gana-acara: 2 definitions
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Ganacara means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
Alternative spellings of this word include Ganachara.
In Hinduism
Shaivism (Shaiva philosophy)
Source: Google Books: On the Social Aspects of VīraśaivismGaṇācāra (गणाचार) refers to one of the five principles of conduct (pañcācāra).—The Pañcācāra are liṅgācāra, sadācāra, śivācāra, gaṇācāra, and bhṛtyācāra.
Shaiva (शैव, śaiva) or Shaivism (śaivism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshiping Shiva as the supreme being. Closely related to Shaktism, Shaiva literature includes a range of scriptures, including Tantras, while the root of this tradition may be traced back to the ancient Vedas.
Languages of India and abroad
Kannada-English dictionary
Source: Alar: Kannada-English corpusGaṇācāra (ಗಣಾಚಾರ):—[noun] (vīr.) a persistently following one’s religious customs in spite of difficulty, opposition, etc., and even resorting to violence , when necessary.
Kannada is a Dravidian language (as opposed to the Indo-European language family) mainly spoken in the southwestern region of India.
See also (Relevant definitions)
Ends with: Gaganacara.
Full-text: Lingacara, Sadacara, Shivacara, Bhrityacara, Pancacara.
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